By Hari Jaisingh* Agriculture is the lifeline of India’s economy, and so, I strongly believe the country ought to have a consensus approach on matters concerning a healthy and faster growth of farms, as well as the well-being of farmers. However, looking at the acrimonious atmosphere seen in both houses Read more ………
By Hari Jaisingh* Even after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishanker’s meeting with his counterpart in Moscow and agreement on a five-point mantra, one cannot be sure of Beijing’s behavior pattern in Ladakh before winter sets in. Neither the joint statement, nor the respective notes issued, bear a specific mention of Read more ………
By Hari Jaisingh* Will India’s grand old Congress party be able to revive itself? This is a million-dollar question that cannot be answered instantly. The Congress, under its interim president Sonia Gandhi – backed up by her children Rahul and Priyanka – is today a mere shadow of its glorious Read more ………
By Malladi Rama Rao A new book in the market sees merit in Modi’s disinvestment plans which in essence are plans to privatize the white elephants in the government stable. The author is K Sudhaman, a veteran economics journalist. He begins his case by debunking the argument that sale of Read more ………
by Major-General S. B. Asthana, SM, VSM Key Points 1. The Sino-Indian military posturing and muscle-flexing in Ladakh continues, along with diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between the two. 2. The People’s Liberation Army’s locus of military operations is eastern Ladakh and its build up along the rest of the Read more ………
Fissures within the Opposition parties in Bihar are not showing signs of being healed as though they are in league with the ruling alliance to facilitate its victory in the Oct-Nov election. Even the main opposition party, RJD of the jailed Lalu Prasad Yadav, faces internal battles one of which Read more ………
By Sim Tack Senior Global Analyst, Stratfor China’s intensified development of military infrastructure on the Indian border suggests a shift in Beijing’s approach to territorial disputes, forcing New Delhi to rethink its national security posture. China is expanding and upgrading a large number of military facilities along its entire border Read more ………
Pakistan’s denial of visa to Jayant Khobargade because of his ‘seniority’ and nixing his appointment as India’s charge d’affaires in Islamabad is no more than a moronic act. It shows how frustrated Pakistan has become over continuous neglect by the world of its relentless anti-India campaign, especially over the change Read more ………
Intelligence Agencies had warned Government of India of stepped up militant activity by Khalistani protagonists belonging to the US based Sikhs for Justice, SFJ, and other terrorist outfits around Independence Day and thereafter. They wanted to draw world attention to their dream project, “Referendum 2020” for setting up an independent Read more ………
The government told the Supreme Court on September 17 that if at all it becomes necessary to prepare guidelines for all the media platforms then it is the digital media that has to be regulated first. The message was conveyed in an affidavit by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Read more ………
First Rafale Fighters Delivered to IAF Background: The first five of a total order of 36 Dassault Rafale omni role fighter aircraft were inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in an official ceremony at Air Force Station Ambala, on 10 September 2020. Heralded as a ‘game changer’ by IAF Read more ………
